Business Development Representative

GZQSO; Sterling Heights (MI); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

IRA retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Ayers Partners in Metro Detroit (Sterling Heights) is seeking a motivated Business Development Representative to build relationships with decision-makers, win new accounts, and drive revenue with commission-based incentives. This hybrid, full-time role requires frequent field visits and travel within the region.

You’ll reach out by phone and in-person visits, qualify opportunities, schedule discovery meetings, present proposals, and close deals while maintaining a strong sales pipeline and

Qualifications

• Initiative to create opportunities.
• Strong communication and trust-building.
• Confident outreach and in-person meetings.
• Active listening to understand needs.
• Organized, persistent with follow-through.
• Independent work with sales goal accountability.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Find and pursue new business through calls, emails, in-person visits, referrals, and networking.
• Meet with business owners, HR leaders, and operations managers to understand hiring needs and business challenges.
• Connect prospective clients with the right services.
• Schedule and lead discovery meetings, present proposals, negotiate terms, and close new accounts.
• Build and manage a pipeline, keeping accurate records of conversations, opportunities, and next steps.
• Partner with our Operations teams to set clear expectations and support successful client relationships.
• Travel throughout Metro Detroit and other markets as business needs require.

Skills

Strong communication

Initiative

Networking

Active listening

Organization

Accountability

Driver's license

Job description

Business Development Representative

Metro Detroit / Sterling Heights, MI (Hybrid)
$43,000–$60,000 annual base salary + commission
Full-time | Hybrid with frequent field visits and travel

You know how to start a conversation. Can you turn it into a business opportunity?

We’re looking for a motivated Business Development Representative who wants to meet decision-makers, build relationships, win new accounts, and earn commission for the business they bring in.

Whether you’re building your sales career or bringing proven experience, we want to hear from you. You should be comfortable picking up the phone, walking into a business, asking thoughtful questions, and following through.

What You’ll Do

• Find and pursue new business through calls, emails, in-person visits, referrals, and networking.
• Meet with business owners, HR leaders, and operations managers to understand their hiring needs and business challenges.
• Connect prospective clients with the right services.
• Schedule and lead discovery meetings, present proposals, negotiate terms, and close new accounts.
• Build and manage a pipeline, keeping accurate records of conversations, opportunities, and next steps.
• Partner with our Operations teams to set clear expectations and support successful client relationships.
• Travel throughout Metro Detroit and other markets as business needs require.

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who takes initiative and actively creates opportunities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with different people.
• Confidence reaching out to new contacts and meeting prospective clients in person.
• Good listening skills—you ask questions and understand the need before presenting a solution.
• Organization, persistence, and consistent follow-through.
• The ability to work independently and stay accountable to sales goals.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for client visits.

Sales, business development, account management, or staffing experience is a plus. Entry-level candidates with strong communication skills, drive, and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

• $43,000–$60,000 annual base salary, based on experience, plus commission.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• IRA retirement plan.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• A hybrid role that combines office collaboration with time in the field.
• The opportunity to help grow Ayers Partners while building your own client relationships and sales career.